Cheat Sheet

Fishing For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australia/New Zealand Edition)

Want to know where your favourite fish are hanging out in Australian or New Zealand waters? Not sure what bait or lure to use? Is your favourite fish going to be a fabulous feast or a so-so supper? Here you find answers to these questions for both saltwater and freshwater species.

Freshwater Fish Finder

The abundance of rivers and lakes in Australia and New Zealand provide a variety of habitats worthy of frequent fishing forays. Target your favourite freshwater species easily, by selecting the best baits to lure them onto your plate. (The number of stars in the Edibility column indicates the tastiness of the species.)

Saltwater Fish Finder

By tapping into the behaviour patterns of saltwater species, you can confidently get on with some prime fishing: You can easily transfer the techniques and gear used to catch these Australian and New Zealand saltwater fish to other species that have a similar size range and behaviour pattern. (The number of stars in the Edibility column indicates the tastiness of the species.)